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Updates from Montpelier
Thank you for visiting the blog section of our website. I plan to post legislative updates, news articles, opinion pieces, and press releases on this page!
My statement on the Housing Bill and Legislative Process
Today, the House is voting on a comprehensive housing bill that I have worked tirelessly on, alongside colleagues from the Senate, the...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 232 min read
Legislative Update: Focused Committee Work on Housing and Labor, Education Updates
Housing, Labor, and Education. We're approaching what is hopefully the end of the 2025 Legislative Session -- but not without education reform.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 53 min read
Bartley and Branagan: The people of Vermont deserve solutions, not delays.
This past week in the House, all legislative focus centered on H.454, the House Education bill. It quickly became evident that there were...
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Apr 162 min read
Legislative Update: March 31, 2025
Updates on Education, Housing, the Budget, and Opening Day!
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 314 min read
Legislative Floor Report: H.461 - An Act Relating to Expanding Employee Access to Unpaid Leave
The following is my floor report on H.461, which passed on it's second reading on Thursday, March 20th. The third reading and final...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 203 min read
Legislative Update: March 18, 2025
My committee worked tirelessly to vote out our committee omnibus housing bill in order to meet the policy committee crossover deadline,...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 184 min read
Video: Town Meeting Day Presentation
2025 Town Meeting Day Presentation
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 11 min read
2025 Town Meeting Report
The 2025 Town Meeting Day Report for Ashley Bartley and Carolyn Branagan.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 17 min read
Legislative Update: February 25, 2025
My weekly update is out with updates on housing, education, baby bonds and Town Meeting Day.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 256 min read
Testimony in House Appropriations on Empty Arms Vermont
On Wednesday, February 19th, I testified in the House Committee on Appropriations asking for a $40,000 investment in Empty Arms Vermont....
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 222 min read
Legislative Update: February 17, 2025
A quick update as things start to get busy in Montpelier.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 174 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: February 2, 2025
From the Governor's budget address to the omnibus housing bill, there's a lot happening in Montpelier!
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 24 min read
The Future of Education Funding in Vermont
My first update on the future of education and the discussions occurring in Montpelier.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 243 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: January 20, 2025
My weekly legislative report!
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 204 min read
Weekly Legislative Update: January 12, 2025
Rep. Ashley Bartley's weekly legislative update.
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 125 min read
Op-Ed: Balancing Reform, Affordability, and Vermont’s Future
Let's ensure Vermont remains a place where families, seniors, and future generations can thrive—without being priced out, overburdened, or
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 73 min read
Legislator for a Day Program
I am excited to share with you an initiative I am hoping to launch, this legislative session: the “Legislator for a Day Program,”...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Dec 18, 20241 min read
I want to hear from you! Please take my 2025 Legislative Survey!
In January, we’ll launch the first half of our legislative biennium, and I want to ensure your voice is heard. Your insights are...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Dec 9, 20241 min read
We're ready to work for you!
The hardworking School Boards in the Franklin-1 communities of Fairfax and Georgia are diligently working to fund essential school...
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Nov 27, 20242 min read
THANK YOU!
Representing you is an honor of my life!
Rep. Ashley Bartley
Nov 6, 20241 min read
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